Updated Penn State recruiting snapshot: Lions restock the offensive tackle depth chart at an opportune time

Penn State head coach James Franklin cracks a smile during practice on Aug. 4, 2018. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com

Penn State's 2019 recruiting class

Penn State was by no means in a dire situation along its offensive line, but needs had to be filled in the 2019 recruiting class. That was the case before talented freshman tackle Nana Asiedu was forced to give up football, but it was exaggerated after and called for more young building blocks.

The additions of Gilman (Md.) three-star Zachary Franks and Lackawanna College four-star Anthony Whigan are steps in the right direction. The Lions might not be done, either. Top targets such as Jakai Moore, Walter Rouse and Trevor Keegan are still uncommitted and could be on the table to become O-line pledge No. 5 in Penn State's class.

Here's a look at Penn State's class so far, a breakdown of Whigan's film and a look ahead to the program's projected O-line depth chart for the 2019 season.